Discrete vs. Continuous Relationships Tutorial
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Discrete things cannot be broken down into fractions, while continuous things can be measured and broken down into decimals. Connected points on graphs represent a continuous relationship, while disconnected points indicate a discrete relationship.
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- Discrete things are countable and cannot be divided into fractions, like people or text messages. Continuous things, such as height or temperature, can be measured and broken down into fractions.
- Graphs with connected points represent continuous relationships, like time or weight, while disconnected points indicate discrete relationships, such as the number of students in a classroom or text messages.
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What are discrete things?
Discrete things cannot be broken down into fractions or decimals and are counted, such as people or text messages.
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"Discrete vs Continuous: Counted vs Measured Relationships"
- Discrete things cannot be broken down into fractions or decimals, such as people or text messages, which are counted. Continuous things, like height or temperature, can be measured and broken down into fractions or decimals.
- When looking at graphs, connected points indicate a continuous relationship, while disconnected points signify a discrete relationship. Examples of discrete relationships include purchasing tickets, the number of students in a classroom, or text messages. Continuous relationships include time, temperature, and weight, which are measured.
